Contracts - Part A

Description

This course provides advanced and integrated understanding of the principles of contract law, including the law relating to formation, estoppel, parties, content and interpretation, excuses from performance (invalidating factors and termination) and remedies. The course considers the functions of contract law, its modern transactional contexts, limitations, historical background and the forces which are shaping its current development. Overall the course will provide specialised knowledge of a fundamental area of law and enhance legal skills (legal analysis and problem solving).

Availability

Callaghan

Semester 1 - 2015

Learning Outcomes

1. Analyse and critically evaluate modern Australian contract law, including the transactional and policy frameworks within which it operates

Multi-term Sequence

This course is part of a multi-term sequence. Both Part A and Part B must be completed to meet the requirements of the sequence. Part A and Part B must be completed in consecutive terms. Students must complete Part A before completing Part B. Students must complete the sequence within a twelve month period. If students complete Part A but are unable to complete Part B within the timeframe, they must re-enrol in Part A.

Replacing Course(s)

This course replaces the following course(s): . Students who have successfully completed are not eligible to enrol in LAWS3004A.

Assumed Knowledge

LAWS1001A, LAWS1001B, LAWS1002A, LAWS1002B, LAWS2003A and LAWS2003B for students enrolled in combined law degree programs